Speaking to Tuttosport, the 48-year-old’s representative answered when asked where the Italian would be next season: ‘Allegri will stay where he is, he’s happy at Juventus.’

This is terrible news for Chelsea, who have been heavily linked with the former AC Milan boss.

With Allegri out of the picture, it could mean the Blues move for Atletico Madrid chief Diego Simeone, or go with midfielder Oscar’s suggestion of tempting Guus Hiddink to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond this season.